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C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

crítico; que encuentra fallos
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
Sus comentarios críticos sobre cada pequeño detalle hicieron que la reunión fuera muy desagradable.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

confluente
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
Los ríos convergentes formaron un gran río.
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

mujer anciana
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
Los niños se asustaron con la historia de la malvada mujer anciana en el bosque.
A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

cerrado
Meaning
not open; shut
Example
The store is closed on Fridays.
La tienda está cerrada los viernes.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

carga
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
El barco estaba cargado con carga valiosa.
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

relajado y despreocupado; que ocurre por casualidad; informal
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
Él usó ropa casual para la fiesta.
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

una corona o estructura similar a una corona; también se refiere a la atmósfera exterior del sol
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
La corona del sol era visible durante el eclipse solar total.
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

Movimiento de conservación
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
El movimiento de conservación comenzó en el siglo XIX para proteger la vida silvestre.
B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

aclaración
Meaning
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Example
The manager requested clarification on the project details.
El gerente solicitó aclaraciones sobre los detalles del proyecto.
A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

chino
Meaning
relating to China, its people, or its language
Example
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.
Fuimos a un restaurante chino anoche.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

quejoso
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
Su actitud quejosa hace que el trabajo en equipo sea difícil.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

cauteloso
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
Ella estaba cautelosa de invertir en el nuevo negocio.
B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

criptomoneda
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
Bitcoin es la criptomoneda más popular en el mercado.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

obligatorio
Meaning
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Example
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.
Usar cinturones de seguridad es obligatorio en la mayoría de los países.
A2 noun /ˈkɒm.ent/

comment

comentario
Meaning
a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction
Example
She posted a kind comment on my photo.
Ella publicó un comentario amable en mi foto.
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

afabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
Su afabilidad lo hace popular entre sus amigos.
A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

cristiano
Meaning
a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.
Ella es una cristiana devota que asiste a la iglesia cada domingo.
C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

cúli
Meaning
a laborer who does physical work for wages
Example
The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.
El cúli llevó bolsas pesadas en la estación de tren.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/

carcass

cuerpo muerto de un animal
Meaning
the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered
Example
Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.
Los buitres se alimentaron del cadáver dejado en el campo.
A2 verb kriˈeɪts

creates

crear
Meaning
To bring something into existence or to cause something to happen
Example
Pollution creates environmental and health issues.
La contaminación crea problemas ambientales y de salud.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

relacionado con los perros / dientes caninos
Meaning
Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals
Example
The police trained a canine unit for search operations.
La policía entrenó una unidad canina para las operaciones de búsqueda.
A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

bebida fría
Meaning
A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold
Example
I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.
Pedí una bebida fría para aliviar el calor del verano.
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.təm.plə.tɪv

contemplative

reflexivo o pensativo
Meaning
Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.
Example
He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions.
Él pasó una tarde contemplativa reflexionando sobre sus decisiones.
C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

compartimentar
Meaning
To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.
Example
To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.
Para aumentar la eficiencia, él compartimentó sus tareas laborales.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

piel engrosada
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
Años de trabajo manual dejaron callosidad en sus manos.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

cosmogonía
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
El libro ofrece una visión general de diferentes cosmogonías a lo largo de la historia.
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

compartimiento
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
Encontramos asientos en el compartimiento de primera clase.
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

cantar
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
Los monjes cantan oraciones en el templo.
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

congresista
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
El proyecto de ley recibió un fuerte apoyo congresista.
C1 noun/adjective /kənˈfɛdərət/

confederate

confederado
Meaning
a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy
Example
The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war.
Los soldados confederados lucharon valientemente en la guerra.
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

brújula
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
El excursionista usó una brújula para encontrar la dirección correcta.
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

dilema complicado o acertijo
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
El dilema ético desconcertó a los investigadores.
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

severa crítica o castigo
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
La severa castigo del gerente sorprendió a todo el equipo.
A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

gato
Meaning
a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws
Example
The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.
El gato se sentó en el alféizar de la ventana mirando a los pájaros.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

sellar
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
Él selló los marcos de las ventanas para detener la corriente de aire.
B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

aclarar
Meaning
to make clear; to explain more clearly
Example
The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.
El profesor aclara el concepto difícil.
B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

cultural
Meaning
Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.
Example
Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.
Las escuelas organizan programas culturales para honrar el Día de la Victoria.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

capítulo
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
Acabo de terminar el primer capítulo de la novela.
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

mercancía
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
El petróleo es una valiosa mercancía en el mercado global.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

comercio
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
El comercio internacional ha crecido significativamente en los últimos años.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

carnal
Meaning
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.
Example
The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.
El libro explora el conflicto entre los deseos espirituales y carnales.
B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

retención de clientes
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
Una alta retención de clientes aumenta la sostenibilidad del negocio.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

criterio
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
La honestidad es un criterio importante para este trabajo.
C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

casta; sistema de castas
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
El antiguo sistema de castas dividió la sociedad en diferentes grupos sociales.
B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

ciempiés
Meaning
a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places
Example
I found a centipede crawling under the rock.
Encontré un ciempiés arrastrándose bajo la roca.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

plan de contingencia
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
La empresa tiene un plan de contingencia para las recesiones económicas.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

contrarrestar
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
Los beneficios de la nueva política contrarrestan sus desventajas.
B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

combinado
Meaning
formed by bringing together separate parts or elements
Example
The combined effort of the team led to success.
El esfuerzo combinado del equipo llevó al éxito.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

concejal
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
El concejal habló con los vecinos sobre las carreteras.
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

cuerda
Meaning
a long, thin, flexible string or rope
Example
He tied the package with a strong cord.
Ató el paquete con una cuerda fuerte.
A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

llorar
Meaning
To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.
Example
The baby began to cry when she was hungry.
El bebé comenzó a llorar cuando tenía hambre.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

regreso
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
El cantante hizo un regreso notable después de años de silencio.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

reunión política
Meaning
A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.
Example
The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.
El partido celebró una reunión para nominar a su candidato presidencial.
B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

corrupción
Meaning
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
Example
The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.
El gobierno lanzó una campaña para combatir la corrupción en las oficinas públicas.
C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

canonizar
Meaning
To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.
Example
The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.
La iglesia canonizó al mártir después de años de investigación.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

conjunción
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
Las palabras 'y' y 'pero' son conjunciones comunes.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

exigente; muy selectivo; particular sobre lo que le gusta o acepta
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
Es muy exigente con los restaurantes donde come.
A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

cigarrillo
Meaning
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
Example
He lit a cigarette after dinner.
Él encendió un cigarrillo después de la cena.
B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

calmado
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself
Example
She remained calm and collected during the crisis.
Ella se mantuvo calma y tranquila durante la crisis.
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

barco de carga
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
El barco de carga transportó contenedores llenos de electrónicos a través del océano.
C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

comienzo
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
La ceremonia de comienzo marcó el inicio de un nuevo viaje.
C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

mezclar
Meaning
To mix or blend different things together.
Example
The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.
La caridad no mezcla las donaciones con los fondos operativos.
A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

conectar
Meaning
To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.
Example
Social media helps us connect with others.
Las redes sociales nos ayudan a conectar con otros.
C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

comprimir
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
Example
The file was compressed to save storage space.
El archivo fue comprimido para ahorrar espacio de almacenamiento.
B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

malhumorado
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable
Example
The child gets cranky when he is hungry.
El niño se pone malhumorado cuando tiene hambre.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

centígrado (Celsius)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
El pronóstico del tiempo predijo 30 grados centígrados.
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

el arte de la escritura hermosa y decorativa
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
Ella tomó un curso para mejorar sus habilidades en caligrafía.
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

advertencia
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
La propuesta fue aceptada con una advertencia.
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

coextensivo
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
Las dos jurisdicciones son coextensivas, compartiendo las mismas fronteras.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

encantador
Meaning
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
Example
The village is full of charming little houses.
El pueblo está lleno de encantadoras casitas.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

hojas de curry
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
Las hojas de curry frescas añaden un sabor auténtico a los platos indios.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

copioso
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
Ella tomó copiosas notas durante la conferencia.
B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

compasión
Meaning
sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help
Example
She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.
Ella mostró gran compasión hacia los niños sin hogar al brindarles comida y refugio.
C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

despreocupado
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
Example
He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.
Tenía una actitud despreocupada hacia las normas de seguridad.
C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

empalagoso
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
El postre estaba tan empalagoso que no pude terminarlo.
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

economía circular
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
Adoptar una economía circular puede reducir los residuos.
C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

de manera confidencial
Meaning
in a confidential manner; secretly; privately
Example
The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.
La información fue compartida confidencialmente entre los dos gerentes.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

concebir, quedar embarazada
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
Es difícil concebir cómo una idea como esa podría tener éxito.
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

persona gruñona
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
El viejo gruñón se quejaba de todo en el vecindario.
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

calculadora
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
Usó una calculadora para resolver la ecuación compleja.
C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

cascarilla; cosas inútiles; bromas ligeras
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
El agricultor separó el trigo de la cascarilla utilizando métodos tradicionales.
B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

tallar
Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
El artista talló una hermosa estatua de mármol.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

felicidad
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

cobarde
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
Él se llamó a sí mismo un cobarde por no enfrentarse al matón.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

amistoso
Meaning
pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
Example
They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.
Encontraron el café un lugar amistoso para reunirse y charlar.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

un pequeño grupo exclusivo
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
Él pertenecía a un grupo de artistas que se reunían cada viernes.
B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

civilizaciones
Meaning
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example
Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.
Las antiguas civilizaciones desarrollaron sistemas complejos de gobierno.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪtʃuː/

Catechu

catechu
Meaning
an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing
Example
Catechu extract is commonly used in traditional medicine.
El extracto de catechu se utiliza comúnmente en la medicina tradicional.
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

en forma de cruz
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
Coloca los troncos en forma de cruz para hacer un fuego estable.
A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

contener
Meaning
to have or include within; to restrain or control
Example
This box contains important documents.
Esta caja contiene documentos importantes.
B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

consultar
Meaning
To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.
Example
You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.
Deberías consultar a un médico antes de comenzar el tratamiento.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/

categorical

categórico
Meaning
Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.
Example
She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.
Ella dio una negación categórica de las acusaciones.
C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

concatenar
Meaning
To link things together in a series or chain.
Example
The program concatenates two strings into one.
El programa concatena dos cadenas en una.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

engaño
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
Se acusó al político de engaño para ganar las elecciones.
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

caballerosidad
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
El caballero vivía según el código de la caballería.
A2 verb /klɪk/

click

hacer clic
Meaning
to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device
Example
She clicked the link to open the website.
Ella hizo clic en el enlace para abrir el sitio web.
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

despreciar
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
Él nunca despreciaría un trabajo honesto, sin importar cuán humilde fuera.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

condiciones climáticas
Meaning
The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.
Example
Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.
Se requieren condiciones climáticas específicas para la nieve.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

conjetural
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
Su explicación era puramente conjetural y carecía de pruebas.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

cabaña
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
Pasaron sus vacaciones en una acogedora cabaña junto al lago.
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

grillo
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
Podíamos escuchar los grillos chirriando por la tarde.
A2 adjective /ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy

loco; extremadamente tonto; muy entusiasta por algo
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something
Example
That's a crazy idea, but it might just work.
Es una idea loca, pero podría funcionar.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

amiga de confianza
Meaning
A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.
Example
The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.
La criada de la reina se convirtió en su confidente más confiable.
C1 verb koʊˈɜrs

coerce

coaccionar
Meaning
To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.
Example
The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.
El gerente intentó coaccionar a los empleados para que trabajaran horas extras.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

nueces de anacardo
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
Las nueces de anacardo se usan a menudo en dulces y curry indios.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

confianza
Meaning
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
Example
She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.
Ella habló con gran confianza durante la entrevista de trabajo.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

circunstancias
Meaning
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
Example
Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.
Bajo circunstancias normales, ella habría llegado ya.
A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

llamar
Meaning
to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name
Example
Please call me when you arrive home.
Por favor, llámame cuando llegues a casa.
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

cohesivo
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
El equipo mostró una estrategia cohesionada.
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

remitente
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
El remitente envió las mercancías al almacén.
B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

tramposo
Meaning
a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
Example
He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.
Fue acusado de ser un tramposo en el examen.
B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

lienzo
Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
El artista preparó un lienzo para su nueva pintura.
B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

cultivo
Meaning
The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.
Example
The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.
El cultivo de cultivos orgánicos ha aumentado en todo el mundo.
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

criptográfico
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
Los bancos usan tecnología criptográfica para proteger las transacciones.
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

calibrar
Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
El técnico calibró la máquina antes de comenzar el experimento.
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

pedir
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
Él intentó pedir una comida gratis en el restaurante.
B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

candidato
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
Example
The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.
El candidato dio un discurso fuerte durante el debate.
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

consanguíneo
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
Las dos familias eran consanguíneas a través de sus abuelos.
B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

felicitar
Meaning
to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion
Example
I want to congratulate you on your promotion.
Quiero felicitarte por tu ascenso.
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

conversar
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
Conversaron sobre literatura durante horas.